10 Simple Rules For Employers

10.  A great idea is to employ people from your local church.  You are boosting the church, showing loyalty and love, and helping the church in a practical way.  You are also (hopefully) getting an employee who knows Jesus and who wants to work in a Christ-honouring way and who shares your worldview. 9.  NeverContinue reading “10 Simple Rules For Employers”

Pioneer or Politician!

Pioneers take responsibility. Politicians blame the previous government/ leaders/ people/ cat/ whoever they can blame.   Pioneers see what needs to be done Politicians see what is expedient to do   Pioneers raise people up to higher levels Politicians reduce people to statistics and opinion polls.   Pioneers lead Politicians follow the opinion of theContinue reading “Pioneer or Politician!”

10 Reasons The House Church Movement is a Misstep

A number of years ago, a significant number of Christians turned their back on 10am services on a Sunday, public worship, preaching and structure – what they called the “institutionalized church” and started meeting in small groups in houses.  This has a number of names: house church, irregular church, organic church; but the principles areContinue reading “10 Reasons The House Church Movement is a Misstep”

5 Things You Can Do Today To Make the World A Better Place.

5.  Give a student £20.  Students always need more money. 4.  Write and post a thank you card to someone who inspires you.  In our e-world, using pen and paper sends a powerful message. 3.  Text your pastor and let him know his teaching is changing your life 2.  Hug your spouse (if you haveContinue reading “5 Things You Can Do Today To Make the World A Better Place.”

The Power of Loyalty (part 3 -An Attitude of Consistency)

The word “consistency” is very important.  My wife, Amanda, a great Bible teacher, often says “Consistency is the key”.  It doesn’t matter what the lock is – consistency will open it.  Some of you might have watched the recent Doctor Who episode, where the Doctor punches a diamond wall by punching it again and againContinue reading “The Power of Loyalty (part 3 -An Attitude of Consistency)”

The Power of Loyalty (part 2 – the Key to Reproduction)

Whatever you are doing if you can cover more ground you can achieve more.  If you are selling liquorice all-sorts, if you can open a second shop you will sell more!  If you can open shops all over the country, you will achieve a lot more.  If you can plant churches with your culture andContinue reading “The Power of Loyalty (part 2 – the Key to Reproduction)”